![]() ![]() He's had these moments before in his Test career but I think this process he's gone through over the last couple of months will hold him in good stead. Zak is one of those guys and he'll learn a lot from this innings. If you think they are good enough and have a high ceiling then give them the opportunity and give them time to work it out. We've got to be careful in this country that we don't try and catch form with selections. "What we saw from Zak in the last innings is what he's capable of achieving. That is why we've seen guys who probably came into this summer with some question marks over their head be able to go out there and perform and look just as good as any international cricketer going around. "That is where he's really resonated with this group. He is an incredible human being actually and we've seen his life documented on tape recently and his own struggles and what he's been able to achieve as well but one thing about him is that he is a genuine, authentic person, who loves being able to give guys freedom to be the best versions of themselves on the cricket field. ![]() We knew each other a little bit but our relationship has certainly blossomed over the last couple of months and I've enjoyed spending a lot of time with him and working closely with him. More from England head coach Brendon McCullum to BBC TMS: "I thought Ben would be good but I didn't realise he'd be this good. I knew these guys were good but they are a lot better than I thought and it is a very privileged position to be in to go and help these guys go out and there and perform. That is a process that will continue but I've just enjoyed getting to know them all and I thought English cricket had a lot of talent but it's got a lot more than I thought. "My job at the start of the summer was to softly get to know these guys and work out what makes them tick and where they see themselves, not just this summer but moving forward. I think those guys have still got a lot to offer in the next few years and hopefully that is where there head is at as well because they are two of the all-time greats. For them to still have that desire and determination to not just get better and perform for themselves but also to pass on information to give other guys freedom in the changing room and in the fight and competition makes them pretty unique characters. More from England head coach Brendon McCullum to BBC TMS: "They are smiling as well, which is nice to see. ![]()
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